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Huge Problem.. HELP

dnbfreak

Posted 11 May 2006 - 11:56 AM

dnbfreak

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OK. Here's the story. I am installing Norton 2006 when it comes up with an error. I click ok and the computer restarts. On restart all the associations are missing to my programs, everything shows up as .lnk and the control panel, my computer, etc will not open. I go into safe mode. Same thing. I tried running exefix but it just tells me that there is no association and it can't run. I'm guessing the registry is corrupted but if I can't run anything is there a way to fix it? I can't even get to system restore. Thanks for you help in advance. I need this computer badly as there is a ton of financial information on this one.

dsenette

Posted 11 May 2006 - 12:45 PM

dsenette

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can you find regedit.exe in the c:\windows folder? if so...can you right click on regedit.exe and choose copy...then paste it into the same folder (this should now make a file called "copy of regedit.exe") now change the file extension on that to .com (you may have to click on tools > folder options > view > uncheck "hide extensions for known file types") then open that

Posted 12 May 2006 - 08:12 AM

dnbfreak

Posted 12 May 2006 - 10:23 AM

dsenette

Posted 12 May 2006 - 10:25 AM

dsenette

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Boot up with the XP CD in the drive and let Setup run. Go past the "C" and "R" repair options by presssing Enter just as if you're doing a clean install and you'll eventually get an option to "Repair an existing installation". That's the one you want. If it asks about formatting you've gone wrong, so start over.

You'll get to keep your existing apps & settings, but you need to re-install SP2, Windows Updates & any unsigned drivers afterwards. NOTE: Be aware that you'll lose any protection from Blaster / Sasser type worms. Don't go online without a firewall, whether the built in Windows one or 3rd party.